SHIRLEY, N.Y., May 6, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- American Regent announced today that it had resumed the shipment of its multisource injectable products on May 5, 2011. Release of products is being prioritized and American Regent is working closely with the FDA Drug Shortage Staff to ensure that supplies of critically needed medications are available for patient care.

Please Note: Products have been shipped and are available from your local Wholesaler or Distributor.

In addition to Venofer® (iron sucrose injection, USP), the following products have been released and shipped:

American Regent can confirm that these products were manufactured in accordance with cGMP and quality requirements and that they meet all USP and other internal monograph and quality release specifications. American Regent is confident in the integrity and quality of these injectable products.

We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary suspension of manufacturing and distribution has caused. We appreciate the tremendous support that our customers and partners have given us during this period and for your continued loyalty and confidence in our products.

American Regent will continue to work diligently to research, develop and supply quality injectable products, as it has done since 1967.

If you have any questions or need to place an order for an emergency "drop shipment" please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-645-1706 or for more information, please visit our website at: www.americanregent.com